Flight of Folly: Witch Crashes into Tree, Prompting Investigation

In various folklore and myths, witches are often associated with mysterious and supernatural powers. They are often depicted as practitioners of dark magic, casting spells and curses on unsuspecting victims. One popular image that is often associated with witches is the idea of them crashing into trees while flying on their brooms. The image of a witch crashing into a tree while flying has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and media. It has become a symbol of the witch's lack of control or clumsiness, as well as a source of comedic relief in some instances. This idea of a witch crashing into a tree has permeated popular culture and has become a recognizable trope.

My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to say
My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to do
I know that you’ll be mine when I say this to you
Oh, baby

You ve been keeping love from me just like you were a miser And I ll admit I wasn t very smart So I went out and found myself a guy that s so much wiser And he taught me the way to win your heart. Возможно, адреса электронной почты являются анонимными для этой группы или вам требуется разрешение на просмотр адресов электронной почты ее участников, чтобы увидеть исходное сообщение.

This idea of a witch crashing into a tree has permeated popular culture and has become a recognizable trope. The concept of witches crashing into trees while flying on brooms can be traced back to historical accounts and beliefs. During the time of the witch trials in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, it was believed that witches would use broomsticks to fly to their gatherings, which were often held in secluded areas such as forests or meadows.

Witchdoctor song?

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Heard this song on the radio . "My friend the witchdoctor . "
The chorus was a bunch of nonsense words. Anyone know what I'm
talking about? Who's the author? What's the title? Thanks! - John

Jeffrey R. Gottloeb

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This is from a song called the Witchdoctor. It was released in
December 1958 by Ross Bagdasarian (sp?) (aka David Seville). It was his
first record.

BTW, Ross Bagdasarian's cousin was William Saroyan, the playwright.

Travis Prebble

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Oo ee oo ah ah
Bing bang walla walla ting tang
(repeat)

For some stupid reason, it has now become the theme of the game Dr. Mario
(who so oddly end it with the phrase "And then he shrunk my head").
I first heard this song when I was about 5 on an old Chipmunks album.

Bill Gripp

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I have an Alvin and the Chipmunks album from circa 1962 (I was a
preschooler then) which has this song. The chorus is something like:

Oo Ee Oo Aa Aa
Oo Ee Walla Walla Bing Bang
Oo Ee Oo Aa Aa
Bing Bang Walla Walla Bing Bang

I think the title is The Witchdoctor.

Jessica Raine

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It's "The Witch Doctor", by David Seville and the Chipmunks. Don't know
exactly when it was recorded, but it's played a lot on my favourite oldies
station.

Brian Leibowitz

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According to Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., the Ross, Sr. was trying to decide on a
name for the Chipmunks and was considering diferent animals and "he was
driving along the road - and this is a true story - when this chipmunk
almost dared him and his huge car to drive past. My dad was so impressed
by this audatious behaviour that he decided to make the three singing
characters chimunks."
(preceding info and quote are from an article in Goldmine)

>This is from a song called the Witchdoctor. It was released in
>December 1958 by Ross Bagdasarian (sp?) (aka David Seville). It was his
>first record.

Close but no cigar.
It was not his first record. It was his first record using the technique
he used for the Chipmunks. Witchdoctor was not credited as the Chipmunks-
that name was created for his later work. (Although the song was reissued
or rerecorded as the Chipmunks.) It was followed by the "Chipmunk Song"
and "Alvin's harmonica" (The flip sides of these were not Chipmunks songs,
They are "Almost Good" and "Mediocre" respectively. A
piano plays a tune and Bagasarian makes the comment "Almost Good" every
once in a while in the former and the latter has him saying "that's er.
Really, that. (ending with)that's mediocre, I can't publish that.")

His first published song was "Come On-A My House" recorded by Rosemary
Clooney.

There is an album called "The Mixed up World of Bagdasarian" Liberty LRP-3451
1966

There is a 78 (also on 45) called "The Trouble with Harry" by Bagdasarian
credited to Alfi and Harry. It is a singer argueing with his piano player
who will only play one tune (similar to the Fools "She makes me Feel Big")
The song is "inspired" by Alfred Hitchcock's movie "The Trouble With Harry"
(the only reference to the movie is the title and credits)

He also wrote a song called "I wish I was a Car" sung by Mary healy and Peter
Hayes on a 78. Where the girl wishes she was a car so her boyfriend would
pay attention to her.

I Called The Witch Doctor Lyrics is sung by David Seville. I Called The Witch Doctor Lyrics is written by Bagdasarian Ross. The name of the song is Witch Doctor.

Some accounts claim that witches would apply a magical ointment to their bodies, which would allow them to astrally project and fly. The idea of a witch crashing into a tree may have originated from these beliefs. In the darkness and chaos of the night, it was believed that witches might unintentionally collide with trees or other obstacles while flying on their brooms. This notion of witches being prone to accidents while flying only added to the fear and superstition surrounding them. In modern portrayals of witches, the image of them crashing into trees has taken on a more exaggerated and humorous tone. It is often used as a comedic device in movies, TV shows, and literature to depict witches as being clumsy or lacking finesse. This trope has become ingrained in popular culture and is now often used as a punchline or visual gag. Overall, the idea of a witch crashing into a tree while flying on a broom is a prevalent and recognizable image in folklore, mythology, and popular culture. It serves as a symbol of the witch's lack of control, and has become a humorous trope in modern portrayals of witches..

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